So last week I was asked to go along to the Ffwrnes Theatre in Llanelli to take some photos of a New Directions Theatrical Society production of Rock of Ages.
The show opened with a blistering version of the guitar intro to David Lee Roth's Just Like Paradise.
The guitar player in the show is probably familiar to quite a few of you as it was Paul Davies formerly of Karnataka and Panic Room:
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8442/29015937173_a892dcb5de_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ld3gdR)Rock_Of_Ages-1_IMG_8895 (https://flic.kr/p/Ld3gdR) by Mike Evans (https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikeevstog/), on Flickr
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Playing the male lead of Drew Boley (left in photo below) was Michael Aubin, pictured with him is the character Lonny Barnett played by Ian Roach:
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Playing the female lead of Sherrie was Stacey Harris:
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The character of Dennis Dupree was played by Russell Rees:
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Stacee Jaxx was played by Duncan Stuart:
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Regina Koontz was played by Bethan Williams:
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The show was directed by Rebecca Wilson who was also the lead choreographer and was part of the ensemble cast:
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You can view the full album of 244 photos on Flickr here (https://flic.kr/s/aHskGPodir)
My photos were taken during the last full rehearsal and I had to leave before the end, I went back the following night to watch the show in full on their opening night on Thursday.
I suspect that I shouldn't but I do like this show: I even liked the film. Great photos as always Mike
Thanks Owen, I haven't seen the film and hadn't seen the show before so didn't know what to expect.
I didn't think I would but I really enjoyed it and the cast and crew did a great job putting on the show :)
Greta pics as always Mike! Interesting to see Paul... a most excellent guitarist... but I suspect Mr Foster will do just fine too!
Yes Paul is a great and Dave can play a bit too:
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Funny thing is I see Paul more now , almost daily, than I did when he was in Panic Room, hence why I was asked to go and take photos ;D
Can't see the pics of Greta ;)
Great photos as usual
Thanks Mikey :)
Who's Greta? :o
Quote from: MordwinGreta pics as always